History of the Christian Presence in the Holy Land
History of the Christian Presence in the Holy Land
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£85.00
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780819170361
Number of Pages: 392
Published: 19/09/1988
Width: 15.7 cm
Height: 23.4 cm
This present volume is an expanded, updated edition of Saul Colbi's Christianity in the Holy Land, Past and Present, published in 1969. The author has divided this volume into two main sections. The first describes the Christian Churches from their origin to the present day, recording events under the successive regimes in the Holy Land. The history of each of the most important Churches during the past 150 years is discussed in a separate sub-chapter. The 1ncond section of the book, "People, Holy Places, Institutions, Interreligious Relations," seeks to give an account of religious life in the Holy Land today. Much of the data recorded in the book was collected during conversations with local Church representatives, and from the many publications of the local Churches. Includes an appendix of all the holy places and Christian leaders in the country, as well as all 97 Greek Orthodox Patriarchs that have served in the Holy Land. A select bibliography arranged according to subject matter has been included, as well as a detailed index. The book is intended for students, members of the clergy and interested Christian laity, especially for those who have visited or intend to visit the Holy Land.
This work is highly recommended as a textbook for church and mission history, the history of Israel, etc. It is a timely book and must be read by all who pay attention to today's headlines. * Missiology: An International Review * Saul Colbi has utilized his extensive scholarly and diplomatic experience to write a lucid and informative history of Holy Land Christianity, a book needed especially by classroom teachers. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * Missiology: An International Review * ...provides a wealth of information... -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * The Christian Century * ...the volume...is clearly written and provides information on the Christian Churches in the Holy Land that is not easily available elsewhere. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * Adris Newsletter * Three appendices...as well as a bibliography and an index complement the text in a useful manner. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * The Canadian Catholic Review * ...a gold mine of facts and information... * Magazine Of The Franciscan Custody Of The Holy Land * This work is highly recommended as a textbook for church and mission history, the history of Israel, etc. It is a timely book and must be read by all who pay attention to today's headlines. * Missiology: An International Review * Saul Colbi has utilized his extensive scholarly and diplomatic experience to write a lucid and informative history of Holy Land Christianity, a book needed especially by classroom teachers. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * Missiology: An International Review * ...provides a wealth of information... -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * The Christian Century * ...the volume...is clearly written and provides information on the Christian Churches in the Holy Land that is not easily available elsewhere. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * Adris Newsletter * Three appendices...as well as a bibliography and an index complement the text in a useful manner. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * The Canadian Catholic Review * ...this is a most useful volume and a mine of information on all aspects of Christian history and life in the country. -- Thomas Idinopulos, Professor of Religious Studies, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio * Journal Of The Royal Musical Association *
